A block of city flats which has a "substantial" fire risk is finally having vital cladding work done after a three-year wait.

Norwich City Council approved an application in July last year to carry out cladding remediation at the Grade II listed Albion Mill, which is a part of the Read Mills development in King Street.

Eastern Daily Press: Scaffolding was erected yesterday to begin the cladding workScaffolding was erected yesterday to begin the cladding work (Image: Newsquest)

The plans come after a 2021 survey of the site found the building did not meet the latest fire safety guidance, brought in after London's Grenfell Tower tragedy in which 72 people died in 2017.

Scaffolding was erected outside the flats on Tuesday as work began on fixing the issues created when the building was constructed back in 2007 - which is expected to take around six months.

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A spokeswoman for the building's managers, Watsons Property Group, said: "Along with Read Mills Management we're pleased to advise that remedial actions for the cladding issues at Albion Mill are poised to commence imminently.

Eastern Daily Press: Albion Mill, in King Street, will have work being done on it for around six monthsAlbion Mill, in King Street, will have work being done on it for around six months (Image: Newsquest)

"These essential works are being funded by the original developer, PJ Livesey, following extensive negotiations.

"The anticipated duration for addressing the cladding concerns at Albion Mill is approximately six months."

Eastern Daily Press: Tony Millings, a leaseholder and resident at Albion Mills said it's been three years of hard and persistent workTony Millings, a leaseholder and resident at Albion Mills said it's been three years of hard and persistent work (Image: Newsquest)

Fire risks were also found throughout Albion Mill's neighbouring buildings, Cannon Wharf and The Malt House.

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Tony Millings, chairman of the Read Mills Management Company and a leaseholder at Albion Mills, added: "This has been three years of hard and persistent work with all associated parties since we discovered the issues.

Eastern Daily Press: Albion Mill was constructed back in 2007Albion Mill was constructed back in 2007 (Image: Newsquest)

"To get to this point - in this amount of time - there has been a considerable amount of uncertainty.

"Now however we have a clear plan of action to make the building safe which will allow residents and leaseholders alike to put this behind us."

Eastern Daily Press: Fire risks have also been found in Albion Mill's neighbouring buildings Cannon Wharf and The Malt HouseFire risks have also been found in Albion Mill's neighbouring buildings Cannon Wharf and The Malt House (Image: Newsquest)